bagladymimi

My favorites have to be: 1) Now Voyager 2) Mr. Skeffington 3) All About Eve I think that Bette Davis is what the term "Movie Star" means. She was absolutely the best.

According to the biography I have, Bette and Wyler started having the affair during the filming of Jezebel. Wyler wanted her to divorce her then husband, Harmon Nelson, and marry him. He was recently divorced from Margaret Sullavan. He sent her a letter with an ultimatum in it stating that she had to divorce Nelson and marry him or he would marry someone else the following Wednesday. She didn't read the letter because she was angry with him. The following week he actually did marry someone else - Margaret Tallichet. Bette was devasted. Ironically, their next picture together was The Letter. I don't whether they continued their affair during the filming of The Letter, but this book states that they did not get along at all while filming The Little Foxes. Bette Davis said that William Wyler was "the love of her life."

Have any of you ever been to the TCM Festival? I am asking here because I like the give and take we seem to have on this site ( Joe makes it so easy.) If you did go, did you have a good time? And was it worth the money? I may not be around next year at this time, and was thinking that maybe I should do just one last thing that I would really be fun before I go. Or is it more fun to just go to Hollywood on your own? Thanks, Mimi

Fred, After I read your reply, I looked up "Life With Father" on Broadway. Did you know that Howard Lindsay also starred in that play as well as producing it? He must have done a good job because, as you have stated, it ran for years on Broadway.

I am so glad that you all are familiar with Lindsay Crouse. So many times, supporting actors & actresses are just not recognized by people. I have always championed the character actors - the leads would have nothing to do if the supporting actors didn't do their particular part in the movies. I am not sure that made sense, but I'm sure you know what I mean.

How about Hedy Lamarr in Algiers, Comrade X, etc? She was gorgeous! Edited by: bagladymimi on Feb 23, 2012 10:22 PM

Harlow was a gifted comedian. She had great timing. When I was growing up I got the impression that she was a "hussey" from that movie Harlow. But as Sandykaypax has already stated, most of that movie was very wrong. I, too cannot believe that movie was even made, because I haven't been able to find anything but very flattering stories about her. She seems to have been loved by her costars, and producers, too. Her movies are classics and it is a shame that she didn't live long enough to entertain us with more of her talent. Edited by: bagladymimi on Feb 23, 2012 10:07 PM

I don't know if you are familiar with the actress, Lindsay Crouse, she had done many guest shots on TV shows and TV movies. Her father, Russel Crouse and Howard Lindsay produced the movie "Arsenic And Old Lace" and many others as well. Anyway, when I saw their names in the credits, I looked her up and found out that she had been named for her father's partner - just another trivia tidbit that connects TV and the movie industry.

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is a great scene. In fact, the movie, in general is a great thriller. I am not a big fan of Frankenheimer's, but I do love this movie.

We will bear with you gladly, Joe. Whatever you can do will be fully appreciated. I just got an e-mail back from Photobucket. It looks to me like they are trying to start a network like Facebook. That's really not what I want. I really look forward to seeing everyday the different stars' birthdays, and all the other candid shots from you. For one thing, it helps me remember those stars that I have forgotten. I would miss not seeing these shots! If you need backup for the "candids" site, I would be glad to help in any way I can. I really mean that. Let me know. Thanks, Mimi

I would actually like to know more about the behind the scenes action on Seven Days In May. I happen to like this kind of background information - the making of the movie. I am sorry that I don't remember who it was who mentioned something about Frankenheimer having had his fill of Lancaster by the end of that movie. Do you know anymore about that? I also had heard that Frederick March could be difficult on a movie set. So I think the whole story would be interesting. Thanks, Mimi

I clicked on it, just as some of you have, and all I can get is that I have to join "photobucket" and then I will be able to see a world of pictures. I was willing to join for one month for $ 2.99, but I didn't see anything that was familiar to me regarding security. I wasn't about to give them my credit info. Have any of you had any dealings with "photobucket", and is it a secure site?

Okay Dargo, I have to agree with you about Sullavan being really good in Shop Around The Corner. And, as for the Welles/Cotten look, that is obviously a matter of opinion. I just can't see Cotten in that poster. Did you happen to see the comment on TCM from Welles' daughter about how he always had his nose made larger for his films. She said that the only film in which he didn't do that was The Third Man. I don't think I ever even noticed his nose!

People Will Talk is one of my favorite films. I first saw it when I was young. There were actually two films starring Jeanne Crain: People Will Talk and Pinky. I saw both probably in the late 50's or early 60's on TV. Then I didn't hear or see anything about either one for years until FMC started showing them about 4 yrs. ago. They were about controversial subjects - maybe that is why they weren't shown on TV for so long.

Dear EveryOscarEver, Sounds like you had a great film background from college. Did you stay in the business? And I will get the Richard Jewell book - really want to more about RKO background. Thanks for the recommendation. Mimi

I know that I am going to offend somebody out there, but Margaret Sullavan just never did anything for me. I never could understand what was so special about her. In fact, I tend to forget all about her - maybe because she didn't act for a long period of time or at least I never saw her in many pictures. Please, somebody set me straight or agree with me!

That poster is from "The Lady From Shanghai" from 1948 with Orson Wells and Rita Hayworth. Joseph Cotton wasn't even in that film. And to me it looks like nobody else but Orson Wells.

John Barrymore's talent did match his looks for some time. But booze got the better of him early on. I don't know how it effected his acting early on, but from what I have read, the booze eventually took over. I have read of several instances in which producers, directors, and other actors would get frustrated with his lateness, and then when he would arrive, his reciting lines to suit his mood. He particularly liked to recite Shakespeare in his own words. In Romeo And Juliet with Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard, Barrymore, playing Mercutio speaks the line: "He heareth not, he stirreth not, he moveth not." Jack (Barrymore) insists on saying "He pisseth not" instead of "moveth not." Cukor, the director, finally had to call Thalberg to the set to talk Jack into reciting it correctly. In other words, Barrymore could hold up shooting for hours or days, depending on his state of sobriety or hangover. Errol Flynn was another who was ravaged by alcohol. I don't know how much it effected his acting, as much as his stamina, looks, and aging process. Alcohol (and drugs) have taken many great actors, singers, etc. away from us way too early in their careers. Whitney Houston is just the latest. It is a horrible disease and the only way to cure it is abstinence - which not everybody is able to do. What a shame - it is our loss as well as theirs.

,Thanks Mongo, for the shot of Arthur Shields and the identification as Barry Fitzgerald's brother. I used to see him in things, even to the point where I would get confused until I finally read the credits after an old movie, and saw that this man's name was Arthur Shields. They looked alike, spoke alike, laughed alike - only real difference in appearance was that Fitzgerald was shorter - I think?? But, alas, your i.d. of him as the brother, clears up a lot for me. Thank you so much! Mimi Edited by: bagladymimi on Feb 16, 2012 2:24 AM

Thanks Mongo, for the shot of Arthur Shields and the identification as Barry Fitzgerald's brother. I used to see him in things, even to the point where I would get confused until I finally read the credits after an old movie, and saw that this man's name was Arthur Shields. They looked alike, spoke alike, laughed alike - only real difference in appearance was that Fitzgerald was shorter - I think?? But, alas, your i.d. of him as the brother clear up a lot for me. Thank you so much! Mimi

I couldn't live without my program guide. The minute I receive it, I start reading through the articles and look at the listings. I also star movies to record and to alert my family about what is coming on. I actually don't know what I would do if I didn't have TCM to watch. My life would be so dull. And a movie like The Search is a prime example of what is out there that is pretty much unknown to the general public. I don't think anyone could start watching that movie and decide to turn it off - you just have to find out what is going to happen to that little boy. My 9 yr old grandson would enjoy this. I wish there were more movies and TV shows out there with this type of story. It is a great human interest story and you also learn some history. It simply entertains you without preaching, cursing or violence. It shows the heartache of the war without condemning anyone. And the ending just makes you so happy. Why can't they make movies like this anymore?

They are far, far better clips that I have ever known. It is a far, far better video that I have even seen.

Isn't that a great movie? And as you say, I've never seen anything like it - never heard of it until a few years ago when I saw it on TCM. Shows you a totally different side of Montgomery Clift.

Hope you are feeling better soon. Those stomach things are really bad - makes you kind of scared to eat anything again. Take care, Mimi